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El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (564 reviews)
"beautiful property, with many separate cottages, beautifully kept property, gorgeous views."
United States
Donna
The price is AU$1,225
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
El Encanto Santa Barbara

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
24.8 km from Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Great stay here! Amazing view from our room. Staff was nice & the food from the hotel restaurant was solid! "
United States
Vincent
The price is AU$270
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.9 km from Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,100 reviews)
"Stayed one night had agood service!"
United States
Madalena
The price is AU$276
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.3 km from Riviera
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,272 reviews)
"Friendly staff , clean rooms , nearby stores"
United States
Samantha
The price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
15.7 km from Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,495 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with convenient location. "
United States
Natalia
The price is AU$246
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
17.4 km from Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Awesome hotel. Clean with super nice people. We always stay at this property and it never disappoint. "
United States
Magdalena
The price is AU$303
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.9 km from Riviera
7.8 out of 10, Good, (273 reviews)
"Great restaurants and amenities, location was perfect. Really enjoyed the bike rentals."
United States
Oren
The price is AU$512
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3.1 km from Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"This place is amazing!! Understated elegance, amazing staff, beautiful rooms and views! This is going to be our yearly destination for an extended weekend!"
United States
Anamarta
The price is AU$533
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Santa Barbara Inn

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.2 km from Riviera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (355 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is AU$338
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Inn on Summer Hill

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
17.4 km from Riviera
7.0 out of 10, Good, (664 reviews)
"Room was spacious....and clean... Quiet location to rear of property "
United States
Scott
The price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Casa Del Sol

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
4.7 km from Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Favorite value hotel in the area. Have stayed there many times and hope to return again. Rooms small but beds comfortable. Location is the best. Nice to have pool. Prefer rooms that face pool as not so dark and don't face parking lot. "
United States
Kathy
The price is AU$278
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.3 km from Riviera
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (264 reviews)
"Staff is always amazing. Perfect spot to stay when I visit my college student. "
United States
Ericka
The price is AU$205
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,109 reviews)
"Breakfast was great with homemade yogurt and lots of good choices. We had a wonderful stay!"
United States
Karla
The price is AU$303
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
15.1 km from Riviera
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,130 reviews)
"Clean rooms, Affordable prices and staff is very helpful and friendly."
United States
Arlena
The price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3.5 km from Riviera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Price is pricey for this particular stay, but all is good"
United States
Jeff
The price is AU$315
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
La Playa Inn

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 6.1 km from Riviera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (312 reviews)
"Elegant and beauful grounds. Easy access to the beach. Excellent staff, and top notch restaurants on site. "
United States
Paul
The price is AU$2,171
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
Rosewood Miramar Beach

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
5.1 km from Riviera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"The staff was absolutely outstanding, in all areas, during our stay"
United States
Lisa
The price is AU$501
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Montecito Inn

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 3 km from Riviera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"It was really cute and close to the beach."
United States
Elke
The price is AU$238
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn
5.0 star property
Upper East, 2 km from Riviera
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (715 reviews)
"Beautiful property, convenient location, fantastic staff"
United States
Joe
The price is AU$672
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Simpson House Inn

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
6.4 km from Riviera
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,102 reviews)
"This is one of the few high quality places to stay in Santa Barbara. It’s a gem, centrally located and very comfy. We loved staying here."
United States
Carol
The price is AU$353
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
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Our guide on where to stay in Riviera

Find the best Riviera areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Riviera?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Santa Barbara's Riviera neighbourhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Franceschi Park as part of your Riviera travel plans.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Riviera?
Based on our traveller data, El Encanto Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay in Riviera. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.
How many hotels are there in the Riviera area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 23 Riviera hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Riviera, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Riviera.
What are the top things to see and do in Riviera?
Franceschi Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Riviera. Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara Channel are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.

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